Episode 3: Why do doctors feel drained?

Why are so many doctors feeling drained, disconnected, and quietly depleted?In this episode of Medics in Control, Jamie Gross and Fanny Snaith explore what sits beneath the surface of burnout in medicine. This is not just about workload, but the slow erosion of autonomy, the weight of bureaucracy, the frustration of not being listened to, and the loss of community within the profession.Jamie reflects on his own experience of becoming a consultant, the shift away from meaningful clinical work, and the psychological discomfort that comes when doctors can see what needs to change, but feel powerless to change it.This is not a pity party. It is an honest conversation about why “keep calm and carry on” is not enough and why feeling depleted may be a signal worth paying attention to.If this resonates, join the Medics in Control Network. This a space for doctors who want to be part of a different conversation about time, money, direction, and building a more aligned life in medicine.Join here: www.medicsincontrol.com/medicsincontrol-network